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The below itinerary is only a suggestion, we offer tailor-made personal service and solutions to help you plan your perfect vacation.

Day 1 Vancouver to Campbell River (177 km/105 mi + Ferry)
Depart Vancouver for Horseshoe Bay and sail for 1 hr 45 min on BC Ferries (ferry toll included) to Vancouver Island. Upon departing BC Ferries head north through Vancouver Island’s second largest city, Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, and Parksville, the beginning of Beach Country and home of the annual International Sandcastle Competition.
Your destination today is the city of Campbell River, historically renowned as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” lying at the heart of neighbouring Strathcona Park, Desolation Sound, Mount Washington and Robson Bight. Surrounded by the backdrop of Strathcona Provincial Park to the west and the Coastal Mountain range to the east, massive cruise ships pass right by Campbell River’s doorstep, and their parade of lights is best viewed from world-famous Discovery Pier as they venture up the Inside Passage for Alaskan destinations.

Day 2 Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge and the Grizzly Bears
Today’s destination, Knight Inlet Lodge, is not accessible by road, so you’ll fly in by floatplane from Campbell River. A thrilling 30 minute flight brings you to the mouth of the Glendale River where Knight Inlet Lodge floats on large cedar booms. Bring your camera - you’ll be going on a bear watching and wildlife viewing tour in search of the grizzly bears that frequent this area. Overnight at Knight Inlet Lodge (lunch and dinner is included).

Day 3 Knight Inlet Lodge to Tofino (225 km / 140 mi)
Early this morning return to the Bear Viewing platforms for a last photo opportunity before departing for Campbell River by floatplane. Arrival time is between 10.30 & 11.00am. Collect your car and head south west to Tofino on the rugged West Coast. En-route, picture stops should be made at Cathedral Grove to enjoy the splendour of 800 year old Douglas Fir and Cedar and the Mars Water-Bombers at Sproat Lake, the world’s two largest water-bombers used for the sole purpose of putting out forest fires. After the Mars Water-Bombers, drive through the majestic Sutton Pass and the Sawtooth Range of the Cascade Mountains to arrive in Tofino around mid-afternoon (breakfast included).

Day 5 Tofino to Victoria (313 km/195 mi)
Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria. En-route stops should be made at the artist community of Chemainus, where you can admire the giant murals which adorn the exterior walls throughout the town, and Duncan the “City of Totems”. If time permits visit the Quw’utsun’ Heritage Village which provides you with an insight into the lives of the northwest coast people (seasonal hours - admission not included).

Day 6 Whale Watch Cruise & Victoria Exploring
This morning depart on an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. This afternoon is free to explore Victoria, with its turn of the century architecture, British traditions (such as high tea) and shops full of woolens and china.

Day 7 Victoria to Vancouver (69 km/43 mi + Ferry)
Leaving Victoria drive the short and richly scenic route to Butchart Gardens (admission included) - fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, continue driving north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90 min Ferry ride (ferry toll included) to Tsawwassen. On board BC Ferries enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands as you cross the Strait of Georgia. From Tsawwassen continue on to downtown Vancouver where your Flexidrive ends.

Knight Inlet Lodge

Highlights: Knight Inlet Floating Lodge | Grizzly Bear Viewing | Located in Glendale Cove home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.

Knight Inlet Lodge

Highlights: Knight Inlet Floating Lodge | Grizzly Bear Viewing | Located in Glendale Cove home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.

Black Rock Ocean Front Resort

Situated in the scenic hamlet of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is perched on a promontory with superb ocean views and is surrounded with 8.5 acres of temperate rainforest. This delightful property has been designed with a unique respect for the landscape upon which it is built. Rock, water, glass, steel, wood, expansive space, careful attention to views and natural light all complement the wild surroundings.
The resort comprises of 70 lodge suites and 62 cottages beach home suites. Each suite and cottage has a balcony overlooking the ocean or the forest.

Knight Inlet Lodge

Highlights: Knight Inlet Floating Lodge | Grizzly Bear Viewing | Located in Glendale Cove home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.

Black Rock Ocean Front Resort

Situated in the scenic hamlet of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is perched on a promontory with superb ocean views and is surrounded with 8.5 acres of temperate rainforest. This delightful property has been designed with a unique respect for the landscape upon which it is built. Rock, water, glass, steel, wood, expansive space, careful attention to views and natural light all complement the wild surroundings.
The resort comprises of 70 lodge suites and 62 cottages beach home suites. Each suite and cottage has a balcony overlooking the ocean or the forest.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

The Fairmont Empress is one of Victoria’s landmark buildings, a dominating and regal presence on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Stay here and you will experience the elegance of a bygone era. The Fairmont Empress exudes colonial charm from its majestic Bengal Lounge to its graceful tea lobby. In addition, the hotel’s prime location means it’s just a short walk to the sights, shops and restaurants.

The below itinerary is only a suggestion, we offer tailor-made personal service and solutions to help you plan your perfect vacation.

Day 1 Vancouver to Campbell River (177 km/105 mi + Ferry)
Depart Vancouver for Horseshoe Bay and sail for 1 hr 45 min on BC Ferries (ferry toll included) to Vancouver Island. Upon departing BC Ferries head north through Vancouver Island’s second largest city, Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, and Parksville, the beginning of Beach Country and home of the annual International Sandcastle Competition.
Your destination today is the city of Campbell River, historically renowned as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” lying at the heart of neighbouring Strathcona Park, Desolation Sound, Mount Washington and Robson Bight. Surrounded by the backdrop of Strathcona Provincial Park to the west and the Coastal Mountain range to the east, massive cruise ships pass right by Campbell River’s doorstep, and their parade of lights is best viewed from world-famous Discovery Pier as they venture up the Inside Passage for Alaskan destinations.

Day 2 Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge and the Grizzly Bears
Today’s destination, Knight Inlet Lodge, is not accessible by road, so you’ll fly in by floatplane from Campbell River. A thrilling 30 minute flight brings you to the mouth of the Glendale River where Knight Inlet Lodge floats on large cedar booms. Bring your camera - you’ll be going on a bear watching and wildlife viewing tour in search of the grizzly bears that frequent this area. Overnight at Knight Inlet Lodge (lunch and dinner is included).

Day 3 Knight Inlet Lodge to Tofino (225 km / 140 mi)
Early this morning return to the Bear Viewing platforms for a last photo opportunity before departing for Campbell River by floatplane. Arrival time is between 10.30 & 11.00am. Collect your car and head south west to Tofino on the rugged West Coast. En-route, picture stops should be made at Cathedral Grove to enjoy the splendour of 800 year old Douglas Fir and Cedar and the Mars Water-Bombers at Sproat Lake, the world’s two largest water-bombers used for the sole purpose of putting out forest fires. After the Mars Water-Bombers, drive through the majestic Sutton Pass and the Sawtooth Range of the Cascade Mountains to arrive in Tofino around mid-afternoon (breakfast included).

Day 5 Tofino to Victoria (313 km/195 mi)
Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria. En-route stops should be made at the artist community of Chemainus, where you can admire the giant murals which adorn the exterior walls throughout the town, and Duncan the “City of Totems”. If time permits visit the Quw’utsun’ Heritage Village which provides you with an insight into the lives of the northwest coast people (seasonal hours - admission not included).

Day 6 Whale Watch Cruise & Victoria Exploring
This morning depart on an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. This afternoon is free to explore Victoria, with its turn of the century architecture, British traditions (such as high tea) and shops full of woolens and china.

Day 7 Victoria to Vancouver (69 km/43 mi + Ferry)
Leaving Victoria drive the short and richly scenic route to Butchart Gardens (admission included) - fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, continue driving north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90 min Ferry ride (ferry toll included) to Tsawwassen. On board BC Ferries enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Islands as you cross the Strait of Georgia. From Tsawwassen continue on to downtown Vancouver where your Flexidrive ends.

Knight Inlet Lodge

Highlights: Knight Inlet Floating Lodge | Grizzly Bear Viewing | Located in Glendale Cove home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.

Knight Inlet Lodge

Highlights: Knight Inlet Floating Lodge | Grizzly Bear Viewing | Located in Glendale Cove home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.

Black Rock Ocean Front Resort

Situated in the scenic hamlet of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is perched on a promontory with superb ocean views and is surrounded with 8.5 acres of temperate rainforest. This delightful property has been designed with a unique respect for the landscape upon which it is built. Rock, water, glass, steel, wood, expansive space, careful attention to views and natural light all complement the wild surroundings.
The resort comprises of 70 lodge suites and 62 cottages beach home suites. Each suite and cottage has a balcony overlooking the ocean or the forest.

Knight Inlet Lodge

Highlights: Knight Inlet Floating Lodge | Grizzly Bear Viewing | Located in Glendale Cove home to one of the largest concentrations of grizzly (brown) bears in British Columbia. It is not uncommon for there to be up to 50 bears within 10 kilometres of the lodge in the peak fall season, when the salmon are returning to the river.

Black Rock Ocean Front Resort

Situated in the scenic hamlet of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is perched on a promontory with superb ocean views and is surrounded with 8.5 acres of temperate rainforest. This delightful property has been designed with a unique respect for the landscape upon which it is built. Rock, water, glass, steel, wood, expansive space, careful attention to views and natural light all complement the wild surroundings.
The resort comprises of 70 lodge suites and 62 cottages beach home suites. Each suite and cottage has a balcony overlooking the ocean or the forest.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

The Fairmont Empress is one of Victoria’s landmark buildings, a dominating and regal presence on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Stay here and you will experience the elegance of a bygone era. The Fairmont Empress exudes colonial charm from its majestic Bengal Lounge to its graceful tea lobby. In addition, the hotel’s prime location means it’s just a short walk to the sights, shops and restaurants.

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